Looking Back on the Impact: Where Are They Now?

Winging to Far-Flung Parts of the World

As we celebrate more than a decade of giving empowerment through Pay It Forward, it’s amazing to think of how these gifts have changed lives far and wide. Over the years, some Pay It Forward funds have winged their way to far-flung parts of the world, having impact even thousands of miles and oceans away from the giver.

Here are a few stories of those far-flung gifts and their worldwide impact.

Surprising Strangers with Random Acts of Kindness

Paying It Forward to Our Friends & Family

Each year, Bell Bank employeesreceive time off and a gift card to spend doing something fun with loved onesthrough the Friends and Family program. Here are just a few of our 2018 Friends and Family stories.

Bundle of Joy

Working with business owners day-to-day, Melissa knew the uphill battle Brian, a small business owner, wouldendure when his daughter was born prematurely. That’s why she donated her Pay It Forward funds to help lighten the load.

An Honorary Skydive

When Sheila’s dad passed away, she longed for a way to commemorate the veteran and paratrooper for his service. To do so, she used her Pay It Forward funds to treat four veterans to an experience of a lifetime … skydiving.

Loretta’s Beautiful Daughter

Eight-year-old DeEtte has a syndrome which causes seizures and leaves her confined to a wheelchair. When Jill learned of DeEtte’s struggles, her heart broke for the girl. She decided to pay it forward to DeEtte and her mother, Loretta, in hopes of enriching their lives.